I've been at ETC for several years but lately it seems that they can't get things done without endless phone calls and e-mails.I'll take your advice on the alternatives to SDIRA's

Question becomes, if I'm still currently locked into a lease for atleast 9 more months, to wait til 90 days before looking for an opportunity or what would be an alternative especially if the duplex is fully leased on both sides.

I partner with my brother and in order to maximize the number of mortgages, we alternate on who takes out the mortgage.

If I am trying to come up with an alternative to both trusts and llcs, what you would suggest that I do in order to still have the utmost privacy and take my personal residence out of my name?

These sort of things get you experience in real estate and come with a steady paycheck.Without knowing any of your background, though, I would suggest there may be other alternatives.

And the alternative to TD investing is what?

In addition, would a growing portfolio of rentals trigger the wrath of the Alternative Minimum Tax?

You just have to be a bit more on the periphery of the Bay..An alternative for this amount of funds would be to invest in something cheap out of state.

I live in California and it cost $800 a year to run an S-corp, which is not to much of a concern if it really is a better alternative.

Also, try alternating between direct mailing and direct calling.